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French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte arrived in the U.K. on Tuesday for a three-day state visit, marking the first visit by a European Union (EU) head of state since Brexit and the first by a French president since Nicolas Sarkozy in 2008.

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French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte arrived in the U.K. on Tuesday for a three-day state visit, marking the first visit by a European Union (EU) head of state since Brexit and the first by a French president since Nicolas Sarkozy in 2008.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla welcomed the Macrons at Windsor Castle with a royal pageantry, including a 41-gun salute, carriage procession through Windsor town decorated with French and British flags, and a ceremonial inspection of troops in the castle quadrangle.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla welcomed the Macrons at Windsor Castle with a royal pageantry, including a 41-gun salute, carriage procession through Windsor town decorated with French and British flags, and a ceremonial inspection of troops in the castle quadrangle.

The visit follows on from reported discussions between Macron and Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding Channel migration, with approximately 37,000 people detected crossing in small boats in 2024 and over 20,000 in the first half of 2025, representing a 50% increase from the previous year.

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The visit follows on from reported discussions between Macron and Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding Channel migration, with approximately 37,000 people detected crossing in small boats in 2024 and over 20,000 in the first half of 2025, representing a 50% increase from the previous year.

The state visit includes a banquet at Windsor Castle, where King Charles is expected to discuss the partnership between France and the UK amid "multitude of complex threats," while Macron will address the Houses of Parliament following predecessors Charles de Gaulle and Francois Mitterrand.

The state visit includes a banquet at Windsor Castle, where King Charles is expected to discuss the partnership between France and the UK amid "multitude of complex threats," while Macron will address the Houses of Parliament following predecessors Charles de Gaulle and Francois Mitterrand.

Both U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Macron will co-host the 37th Franco-British Summit on Thursday and participate in a videoconference with a 30-nation coalition to discuss support for Ukraine, including potential peacekeeping forces and ceasefire arrangements.

Both U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Macron will co-host the 37th Franco-British Summit on Thursday and participate in a videoconference with a 30-nation coalition to discuss support for Ukraine, including potential peacekeeping forces and ceasefire arrangements.

The visit also coincides with the announcement that French energy company EDF is taking a 12.5% stake in the new British nuclear power plant Sizewell C, while reports have claimed further details on a deal to loan the Bayeux Tapestry to the U.K. will be revealed.

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The visit also coincides with the announcement that French energy company EDF is taking a 12.5% stake in the new British nuclear power plant Sizewell C, while reports have claimed further details on a deal to loan the Bayeux Tapestry to the U.K. will be revealed.

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This historic visit represents a crucial opportunity to reset Britain's relationship with Europe after years of Brexit tensions. Starmer's government is finally delivering on promises to rebuild partnerships with EU allies, particularly on pressing issues like Channel migration where French cooperation is essential. The royal pageantry and high-level discussions demonstrate that Britain remains a key strategic partner for France.

This historic visit represents a crucial opportunity to reset Britain's relationship with Europe after years of Brexit tensions. Starmer's government is finally delivering on promises to rebuild partnerships with EU allies, particularly on pressing issues like Channel migration where French cooperation is essential. The royal pageantry and high-level discussions demonstrate that Britain remains a key strategic partner for France.

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While the ceremony looks impressive, this visit is heavy on symbolism but light on substance. Britain has already paid France £771 million to stop the boats with little to show for it, and migration numbers continue rising dramatically. The French are making vague promises about deeper water interventions while British taxpayers foot the bill for ineffective policies.

While the ceremony looks impressive, this visit is heavy on symbolism but light on substance. Britain has already paid France £771 million to stop the boats with little to show for it, and migration numbers continue rising dramatically. The French are making vague promises about deeper water interventions while British taxpayers foot the bill for ineffective policies.

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Macron's visit marks a crucial step in post-Brexit relations. After years of tension, Starmer's entente restoration signals a united continent. Facing Putin's aggression and Trump's indifference, these nuclear powers must forge a coalition of the willing that transcends nationalism. Aside from the glitz and the pageantry, Macron's visit is a welcome reminder that Europe must work together in lockstep.

Macron's visit marks a crucial step in post-Brexit relations. After years of tension, Starmer's entente restoration signals a united continent. Facing Putin's aggression and Trump's indifference, these nuclear powers must forge a coalition of the willing that transcends nationalism. Aside from the glitz and the pageantry, Macron's visit is a welcome reminder that Europe must work together in lockstep.

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Macron's visit is but a mask for failure. Once promising to transcend politics, Macron is now but a lame duck after his election gamble left France ungovernable. Meanwhile, Starmer's "reset" is meaningless to the British public, with the prime minister unable to secure a deal to end the Channel migrant chaos. Both weakened leaders are merely using diplomatic theatre to distract from domestic collapse.

Macron's visit is but a mask for failure. Once promising to transcend politics, Macron is now but a lame duck after his election gamble left France ungovernable. Meanwhile, Starmer's "reset" is meaningless to the British public, with the prime minister unable to secure a deal to end the Channel migrant chaos. Both weakened leaders are merely using diplomatic theatre to distract from domestic collapse.

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